Posts Tagged ‘Growth’

“We all have greatness within us that is waiting for us to believe. Once we believe, the foundation is in place for our greatness to take a foothold and grow.”– Deidre Hughey

Attitude … is the “The Power of One Person YOU"

Getting the best from yourself and others all starts with one: one thought … one word … one action. “One” is the first note in orchestrating the personal attitude that shapes and directs your life – and impacts the members of your team. Contrary to the lyrics from a classic rock song, one is not the loneliest number. It’s the most important one! Your thoughts, words, and actions are like individual notes that work in concert to create the power of one person – YOU – to make a difference. You can harness your “power of one” if you simply:

Catch one negative thought and turn it into a positive one;

Think of one thing for which you are grateful at the beginning of each day;

Say one “Fantastic!” when a friend or team member asks how you are doing;

Assume the best in an upcoming situation;

Keep on moving one more time when you experience adversity;

Help one friend or colleague in a time of need – and take pride in it. Do not expect something in return.

Many people used to feel that one vote in an election couldn’t really make a difference. Recent political elections that have been decided by razor thin margins have proven them wrong.

A single act can make a difference … it can create a ripple effect felt many miles and people away. So, ask yourself: What’s one thing I can do today that will make a positive difference in my attitude? Then DO IT! Repeat that process every day and your life will improve – and so will the lives of the people you lead. Attitudes are truly powerful … and they’re contagious! For all the right reasons..

Companion

I am your constant companion.I am your greatest helper or heaviest burden.I will push you onward or drag you down to failure.I am completely at your command.Half the things you do might just as well be turned over to me, and I will be able to do them quickly and correctly.I am easily managed – you must merely be firm with me. Show me exactly how you want something done, and after enough lessons, I will do it automatically.I am the servant of all great people and, alas, of all failures.Those who are great, I have made great.Those who are failures, I have made failures.I am not a machine, though I work with the precision of a machine and the intelligence of a person. You may run me for profit or run me for ruin – it makes no difference to me.Take me, train me, and be firm with me, and I will place the world at your feet. Be easy with me and I will destroy you.Who am I?I am habit!

From The Secret Daily Teachings

The process of creation is the same for all things, whether you want to bring something to you or remove something negative from your life.

If you have a habit you wish to break, or anything negative you wish to remove from your life, you must focus on what you want. That means you visualize and imagine yourself in that negative-free state right now. Imagine yourself in as many scenes as you possibly can where the negative situation is completely absent. Imagine yourself happy and free. Eliminate any picture from your mind of you with the negative situation. Just imagine yourself in the state you want to be in, and feel that you are that, right now.

May the joy be with you – Rhonda Byrne

BeliefThere is a difference between wishing for a thing and being ready to receive it. No one is ready for a thing until he believes he can acquire it. The state of mind must be belief, not mere hope or wish. Open-mindedness is essential for belief. Closed minds do not inspire faith, courage, and belief. Napoleon Hill

The Personal Poem

We all need someone & something, look within yourself are you that person?

To laugh is to risk appearing a foolTo weep is to risk appearing sentimentalTo reach out to another is to risk involvementTo expose your feelings is to risk rejectionTo place your dreams before a crowd is to risk ridiculeTo love is to risk not being loved in returnTo go forward is to face the overwhelming odds is to risk failure

Risks must be taken because the greatest risk of all is to risk nothingThe person who risks nothing does nothing has nothing and is nothingHe may avoid suffering and Sorrow but he cannot learn and cannot feel, cannot change, cannot grow and cannot laughChained by his virtues he is a slave A person who risks is truly FREEGray Lawrence

Your Vision of the future, lies from within Gray LawrenceIndependent Distributor(UW) The Greatest leaders of the world were men and women of quick decision -Napoleon Hill

Rewards are what you deserve for all the things you have done, will do and are grateful for, no matter what, the same can be said for the more you do for others is an even greater reward.” Gray Lawrence

Personal development is sometimes referred to as self-development or personal growth, and it traditionally covers a broad set of areas to improve. It is not however something that you gain from formal education, though the process of gathering knowledge is fundamental to growth. Personal development is a path that you take to better your family situation, career, spirituality, emotional health, and every other aspect of your life. It is the investment into improving yourself. Essentially, It is about making conscious decisions about everything that you do, the way that you think, and the way that you react to situations. For some, It is also a matter of moving beyond past failures and misfortune to see what is possible in the future.

Development process

Personal development can help you obtain everything that you always dreamed of, and more, with the simple application of a few simple mind-sets and tools. Our awareness is a direct result from our development. And personally, the need for further growth and development is paramount for your health physically, mentally and emotionally through to all your relationships. For those who need additional help moving past obstacles and making those changes, a counsellor or personal development coach can also be of great worth. One of the most important steps toward development is to set obtainable goals.

Setting Goals

Finding resources to make changes, move past obstacles, set goals, and find happiness is not always easy. Search for quotes stories, tips and ideas to fuel your goals. The key is to consciously act toward goals that will cause you to grow. You must then determine which values, goals and principles you will set up to guide your actions. For me I choose to remove all the bad programming that has been installed on my "hard drive" (if you will) and install more productive and positive programming to help me move closer to my goals in life. You can also learn how to set and implement realistic goals, develop an increased level of self-esteem and self-confidence.

"If you aren’t going all the way, why go at all?" Joe Namath

Keys to Growth

I’ve found out more about myself by committing myself to personal growth, rather than trying to find myself first and then start developing. I also found that my personal growth plan is a useful tool that keeps me focused. Develop your personal growth plan, make it a visual poster and hang it up where you can see it daily. Success in an undertaking leads one to gaining more pursuit and a much greater yearning to learn, resulting in growth of motivation directing towards the goal that you have set.

Self Development is a journey not a destination.

"I believe that the very purpose of our life is to seek happiness". Personal development is not about reaching a state of perfection; it’s about enjoying the process. It is about living your life while making conscious decisions on a daily basis about everything you do. Make no mistake about it; personal development is a lifelong pursuit.

LESSONS LEARNED:

Start all the way at the Top whenever possible.

Try a new approach to attract new attention.

Humour can go a long way.

Instead of saying you don’t know how to do something, ask what is needed and

then learn how to do it.

Take someone else’s Failure and make it your Success.

Remember that it is your key to success and you must make a commitment to practice it daily to see results.

“Every moment of your life is infinitely creative and the Universe is endlessly bountiful, Just put forth a clear enough request, and everything your heart desires must come to you” – Shakti Gawain

Gray Lawrence

Independent Distributor (UW)

"Forget mistakes. Forget failure. Forget everything except what you’re going to do now and do it. Today is your lucky day. -Will Durant

You may never know what results come from your action. But if you do nothing, there will be no result." Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi

Life how you make it so make it; Grand, Magical, Full of Hope and Possibilities. The choice is yours..

However, sometimes it’s hard to see how lucky and fortunate we are to be here. We get so caught up in our daily stresses that we completely forget how awe-inspiring and miraculous living really is. We go through the motions, get in a rut and are busy putting out one fire after the next in an attempt to keep our lives in balance.

Yet, drama happens all the time.

All enduring success is founded upon harmonious human relationships. Most of us are incapable of “going it alone.” Whether it is in our careers, our personal relationships, or in life, we all need others if we are to achieve the level of success we desire. Besides, what’s the point of having it all if we have no one we care about to share it? You may choose to work with others, you may ignore them, or you may choose to work against them, but the greatest successes in life come to those who work harmoniously with others. When your personal goals coincide with those of another, not only does the power of your combined labours benefit you, but such cooperation also creates a synergistic effect that allows you to achieve far more than the simple sum of your individual efforts. Know that friendship freely given and gratefully received is one of life’s greatest gifts. – Napoleon Hill

Our projects don’t work out, our businesses aren’t going the way we had hoped for, our relationships experience troubles, the economy is bad, politicians let us down and life is just not the way it’s supposed to be.

"My philosophy of life is that if we make up our mind what we are going to make of our lives, then work hard toward that goal, we never lose – somehow we win out." Ronald Reagan 40th President of the United States

It’s easy then to get sucked into a spiral of self-doubt and weariness. It’s easy to loose hope, feel listless and ready to just give up.

Speaking from experience, I know how destructive these feelings can be and how easily they overshadow your entire world. But if you take a moment to breathe, open your eyes and see, just see, all the marvels of this world, it’s hard not to be speechless, feel grateful and happy to be alive.

Sometimes I know I’m not the only one who lacks inspiration, but with my “Positive Mental Attitude” I have created the following list of reasons to love being alive, living on this beautiful planet and sharing these times with so many incredible fellows. Do remember this is one of my many incomplete lists, what is yours?

Ready? Let’s go.

Attitude Success comes to those who become success-conscious. Failure comes to those who indifferently allow themselves to become failure-conscious. – Napoleon Hill

1. The roar of the ocean on a windy day.

2. Receiving help in unexpected ways. An area seldom received as I always make sure I give more than expect

3. The wistful longings for the heart of my wife

4. Hearing the soulful (Mowtown Soul etc.) sounds of music that go straight through you and your heart.

6. Experiencing the beating of your heart after a long, hard workout. Keeping fit is the bonus!!

7. The touch of your mom lovingly going through your hair. this is one from a friend but worth putting in, One I miss as my mother passed away when I was 19

8. The belly-laughter experienced when you’re with great friends, or of course family.

9. The promises of a new day when watching the sunrise. Really heat warming

10. Witnessing the genius of writers who work magic with their words. One I love with a passion as I read and use PMA passages etc., books to read, well ask!

11. The excitement in the eyes of your favourite pet when coming home, recommended by a friend with a dog

12. The sheer joy of seeing friends long lost.

13. Seeing a loved one or friend succeed in life.

14. A blue blue sky.

15. Tasting the sweet deliciousness of chocolate, mmmm.

17. The wonderful aroma of lots of coffee beans.

18. The safety of being wrapped into your loved one’s arms. OK it’s a bit old 19. The ability & the delight in sharing your wisdom and knowledge with others.

21. The pleasure of feeling the sun on your face or the wind in your hair, even my short hair.

22. Seeing the beauty of white, white snow glistering in the sun.

24. Experiencing the warmth streaming through your body when drinking a hot chocolate on an ice-cold day.

25. The wonder of exploring new places and worlds.

26. The look up in a star-filled sky that puts life and the world into perspective.

32. The beautiful smell of the air after heavy rain, even the smell of rain is pure.

33. The powerful realization that your potential is limitless.

34. The thrill of speaking foreign languages.

35. Tuning into the miraculous workings of our bodies.

36. The luscious green of the rain forest.

37. Falling into your bed after a long and hard day.

38.Experiencing the humbling feeling of seeing friends have your back

40. The empowerment of getting yourself out of a mess.

41. Spending a day in bed with breakfast and a captivating book.

42. The first signs of spring after a long, cold winter.

44. Witnessing two people promising to stay together all of their lives.

47. Finally figuring out what you are truly hungry for.

48. Giving to others and experiencing their joy.

49. Seeing ordinary people change the course of humanity.

50. A cold shower on a brutally hot summer day.

52. The overwhelming feeling of seeing the Grand Canyon for the very first time, yet to do (on my dream list).

53. The grace of ballet dancers floating across the stage, I love this as it removes all from within my mind except beauty of the presence.

54. Coming home to my wife and son. This happened often in the army!!

56. The realization that life, after all, is immeasurably valuable.

57. Last but not least my own business in Network Marketing as an Independent Distributor; WHERE I decide on income free time and everything else that comes with it. NOT as an employee! (had enough of that in the army) Perhaps this one should have been first, but this is your choice of where to put what, mine do not follow a list of importance but what I like

What are your reasons to lovingly and fiercely embrace life?

To live without Determination a relationship divine wisdom The power and ability to understand & hope is to not live at all Gray